General Assistant at Speedy Hire in Maidstone, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

General Assistant at Speedy Hire in Maidstone, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Company

Overview

Founded in 1977

Year Established

The company was established in Wigan in 1977.

Listed 1993

Stock Market Entry

The company joined the London Stock Exchange in 1993.

Revenue £420M

Annual Revenue

The company generates over £420 million in annual revenue.

Deal £225M

Refinancing

The company secured a £225 million refinancing deal recently.

Pioneered tool and equipment hire across the UK.
Grew through acquisitions and national expansion.
Offers rental of everything from power tools and lifting gear to rail, survey and powered-access equipment.
Typical projects span civil engineering, commercial construction, rail upgrades and specialist industrial tasks.
Deep sector specialism in construction, infrastructure and industrial markets.
Delivered on-site depots for major contracts like ExxonMobil, the Olympics and MOD Portsmouth.
Operates depots across the UK & Ireland, with a joint venture in Kazakhstan.

Culture + Values

Safety First – Safety is at the heart of everything we do.
Customer Focus – We aim to exceed customer expectations and build lasting relationships.
Teamwork – Working together, sharing expertise, and learning from each other.
Accountability – Taking ownership of our actions and delivering on promises.
Innovation – Constantly looking for new ways to improve and adapt to change.

Environment + Sustainability

20% Reduction

Carbon Intensity Target

The company aims to reduce its carbon intensity compared to a baseline.

2050 Target

Net Zero Emissions

Committed to achieving net zero emissions by the year 2050.

Investment in low emission technologies and fuel-efficient fleets.
Use of renewable energy across operations where possible.
Active monitoring of environmental impacts and continuous improvement initiatives.

Inclusion & Diversity

Focused on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Ongoing efforts to increase gender representation across all levels.
Regular tracking of gender diversity metrics and progress.
Commitment to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.

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